KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

71207Ship Classification Services

Jasa Klasifikasi Kapal

Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes ship classification activities conducted by ship classification bodies, which involve the classification of ships based on hull construction, machinery, ship electrical systems, and marine quality assurance, with the aim of providing a technical assessment of the seaworthiness of the ship, including surveys and certifications for ship classification.

For foreign investors

Key facts for KBLI 71207

The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.

  • 100% foreign ownership permitted via PT PMA. KBLI 71207 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules under Pres. Reg. 10/2021.

  • Default minimum paid-up capital: IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) under BKPM Reg. 5/2025 (effective Oct 2025) — applies unless a sector regulator sets a higher figure for this activity. The often-cited IDR 10 billion is the total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time via quarterly LKPM reports, not required upfront.

  • Medium-high-risk activity — requires NIB + Standard Certificate (Verified) to operate commercially. NIB alone enables only the preparation stage; a Standard Certificate must be obtained before invoicing or production starts.

  • Statutory licensing turnaround: 5 days once we submit the application — on top of the 2–3 weeks for PT PMA incorporation. We coordinate the full sequence end-to-end.

  • Issuing authority for PMA: Minister/Head of Agency — this KBLI is routed centrally rather than to provincial / regency level.

  • Ongoing reporting: quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Report) to BKPM plus 4 sector-specific obligations. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.

At a glance
For Large-scale (PMA) operation
Foreign investment
100% foreign ownership allowed
No restrictions under Indonesia's BUPM regulation
Risk level
Medium-High
NIB + verified cert.
Primary license
NIB + Standard Certificate (Verified)
NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
Setup timeline
5 Days
Statutory turnaround at OSS
Issuing authority
Minister / Agency Head
Default issuing authority
Min. paid-up capital
IDR 2.5 B
BKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
Figures shown are for the Large business scale (Usaha Besar) — the scale at which foreign-owned PT PMA must register. Setup time and license type are what Emerhub will handle on your behalf; the regulatory matrix below is for transparency.
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Foreign investment rules

Indonesia's BUPM (Investment Business Fields) regulation places this code into one of five tracks. The track determines whether a foreign investor (PMA) can operate in this activity at all, and under what conditions.

Status · open

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 71207 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules. A foreign investor may incorporate a PT PMA with up to 100% foreign ownership and operate in this activity directly.

This KBLI is not listed in any restricted, closed, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedule under Pres. Reg. 10/2021 (as amended). A 100% foreign-owned PT PMA may operate in this activity, subject to the licensing requirements shown below. BKPM's default minimum capital is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time, but sector regulators (OJK, ESDM, BPOM, Kominfo, etc.) can set higher minimums for specific activities — we confirm the actual figure before incorporation.
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How we handle your KBLI 71207 setup

Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We do the legal and regulatory legwork for foreign investors so you can focus on the business itself. Here's what the engagement looks like.

  1. 1

    Confirm the optimal structure for your business

    2–3 business days

    We confirm KBLI 71207 is the right primary code for your business, advise on secondary codes you may also need, and finalize the holding structure with you before any filing.

    What we need from you
    • Founders' passport copies and proof of residence
    • Intended share split and board composition
  2. 2

    Incorporate your PT PMA

    7–10 business days

    We draft the Articles of Association before a notary, register the entity with the Ministry of Law & Human Rights (Kemenkumham), and obtain the company's tax ID (NPWP). Under BKPM Reg. 5/2025, paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) — the cash actually deposited at incorporation. The IDR 10 billion+ figure many sources still cite is the total investment commitment per KBLI, realised over time via your LKPM reports.

    What we need from you
    • Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
    • Director / commissioner appointment letters
    • Initial capital deposit confirmation
  3. 3

    We obtain your NIB

    1–2 business days

    We file the OSS application with KBLI 71207 as your primary business activity, complete the risk-based assessment, and collect the NIB (Business Identification Number) for you — typically within hours of submission. You don't need to touch the OSS portal.

    What we need from you
    • Office address (virtual office acceptable for many KBLIs; we can arrange one)
  4. 4

    Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)

    5+ business days

    NIB is issued for the preparation stage. To begin commercial operations, the operator must obtain a Sertifikat Standar that has been verified by the competent ministry. The verification step typically requires a site or document inspection. Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 5 business days — real-world timing typically runs longer when site inspections or additional clarifications are requested.

    What we need from you
    • Technical documentation specific to your operation
    • Appointment of a Penanggung Jawab Teknis (PJT — technical responsible person)
  5. 5

    Hand-off to ongoing compliance

    Ongoing

    Post-launch we run your monthly tax filings, quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Reports), annual general meeting (RUPS), and any sector-specific reporting. You get a single point of contact and a monthly compliance digest — no Indonesian-language paperwork on your desk.

Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 71207, scoped to your specific business plan.
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What is KBLI 71207?

A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.

KBLI 71207 (Jasa Klasifikasi Kapal) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for ship classification services. It sits within Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities under the subgroup Technical Analysis and Testing (major group 71) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes ship classification activities conducted by ship classification bodies, which involve the classification of ships based on hull construction, machinery, ship electrical systems, and marine quality assurance, with the aim of providing a technical assessment of the seaworthiness of the ship, including surveys and certifications for ship classification.

Who needs KBLI 71207?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in ship classification services as a primary or secondary business activity must select this code on its NIB (Business Identification Number). The selected code determines the licensing instruments required, the issuing authority, and the ongoing compliance obligations.

Why does the code matter?

Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach uses the KBLI code to determine three things: (1) whether foreign investment is permitted and at what cap, (2) the risk-based licensing instruments required, and (3) the authority that issues each instrument. Choosing the wrong code can delay or invalidate your license.

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Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Indonesia's BPS published the new KBLI 2025 taxonomy in early 2025. OSS, BKPM and the operating ministries have not yet adopted it — KBLI 2020 remains the active standard for business registration. This is what's coming for this specific code.

Reorganised in KBLI 2025

KBLI 71207 does not carry the same number forward into KBLI 2025 — the activity has been reclassified, but the precise mapping isn't recorded in our database yet.

  • ·For current operations, KBLI 71207 remains valid — OSS still uses KBLI 2020 for all business registrations.
  • ·The KBLI 2025 successor codes are listed in the official BPS transition document below; check for the activity-specific mapping when planning future structures.
  • ·Once OSS announces the KBLI 2025 cutover, existing entities will need to update their primary KBLI to the relevant successor — typically straightforward.

When OSS adopts KBLI 2025, we'll migrate your existing entity to the appropriate successor code as part of ongoing compliance — no action needed on your end now.

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Risk level by business scale

Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach assigns a separate risk level for each of the four business scales. The licensing instruments required (NIB, Standard Certificate, Operating License) are determined by the risk level. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale, so the rightmost column applies to most foreign investors.

01

Micro

Usaha Mikro
≤ IDR 2 B turnover
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
02

Small

Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
03

Medium

Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
04

Large

PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
What does each risk level require to operate? ›
Low. NIB alone is sufficient for both preparation and commercial operation. Issued instantly via OSS.
Medium-Low. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a self-declared Sertifikat Standar (Standard Certificate). Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Medium-High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a Sertifikat Standar verified by the competent ministry — typically with a site or document inspection.
High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after substantive review.
Beyond OSS, sector-specific permits commonly apply on top — e.g. SBU for construction, BPOM for food/cosmetics/medicines, OJK for financial services, IUP for mining, PSE for digital services. See the industry-specific guidance below for what applies to this KBLI.
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Licensing requirements in detail

Specific permits, application requirements and ongoing obligations vary by business scale and the sub-activity within this KBLI. We file these on your behalf — this section is for transparency on what we'll be handling. Switch between scales below; by default we show Large (the PMA scale).

What's required to operate
NIB
Preparation only — additional permit needed below
Standard Certificate (Verified)
Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. To begin commercial operations, the operator must obtain a Sertifikat Standar that has been verified by the competent ministry. The verification step typically requires a site or document inspection. Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Processing time
5Days
Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

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Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

  • 01Recognized by the government as stated in the Regulation of the Minister of Transportation.
  • 02Struktur organisasi
  • 03Photocopy of the Identity Card of the President Director.
  • 04To obtain a business license for Classification Services from a Foreign Classification Body, the following requirements must be met: a. Recognized by the government as stated in the Minister of Transportation Regulation b. Registered as a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS members) c. Organizational structure d. Identity of the highest leadership
  • 05Having a representative office/branch in Indonesia along with facilities, equipment, and supporting tools for classification services.
  • 06List of names and number of surveyors working as employees of the classification body.
  • 07Having a surveyor with Indonesian citizenship for foreign classification bodies.
  • 08Statement of conducting inspection, survey, classification certification, and maritime safety services in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and
  • 09Letter of appointment for the delegation of statutory authority on behalf of the government for the classification body that has been designated as R.O.
  • 10Having a research and development laboratory
  • 11List of Rules/Regulations Issued
  • 12Have an information system for services or data that can be accessed.

Ongoing obligations

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Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

  • 01Report in writing if there are changes to the requirements that have been previously verified to the director general.
  • 02Carry out operational activities continuously in accordance with ship classification service standards.
  • 03Submit a written annual report to the director general.
  • 04Implement the provisions established in the standard certificate.
  • 05Comply with the provisions of legislation in the field of shipping and other legislative provisions.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

AuthorityApplies when
Minister/Head of AgencyThe operational scope is national and/or international.
Minister/Head of AgencyForeign Investment
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